Imperfect Paradise
Imperfect Paradise
LAist Studios
More dads are taking parental leave than moms. Here's why.
20 minutes Posted Jul 17, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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For the first time ever, more fathers than mothers applied for Paid Family Leave to bond with their newborn child in California. LAist’s Elly Yu dives into the reasons behind this growing trend and talks with three men about their role as fathers.

Read Elly’s reporting on paid family leave on LAist.com

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